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Published on

14 Jun 2011

Abstract

Temporary note from NEEScomm IT: A minor error has been observed for using SAP2000 on NEEShub. This error is not affacting the normal use of this tool and will be fixed soon. When the error message pops up, simply click "Continue" to launch the tool.

The SAP name has been synonymous with state-of-the-art analytical methods since its introduction over 30 years ago. SAP2000 follows in the same tradition featuring a very sophisticated, intuitive and versatile user interface powered by an unmatched analysis engine and design tools for engineers working on transportation, industrial, public works, sports, and other facilities.

From its 3D object based graphical modeling environment to the wide variety of analysis and design options completely integrated across one powerful user interface, SAP2000 has proven to be the most integrated, productive and practical general purpose structural program on the market today. This intuitive interface allows you to create structural models rapidly and intuitively without long learning curve delays. Now you can harness the power of SAP2000 for all of your analysis and design tasks, including small day-to-day problems. Complex Models can be generated and meshed with powerful built in templates. Integrated design code features can automatically generate wind, wave, bridge, and seismic loads with comprehensive automatic steel and concrete design code checks per US, Canadian and international design standards.

From a simple small 2D static frame analysis to a large complex 3D nonlinear dynamic analysis, SAP2000 is the easiest, most productive solution for your structural analysis and design needs. some of the functionalities that can be performed are Modeling, Analysis. Loading and Design. These features are summarized in the table below.

Note: The SAP2000 educational software version has the following limitations – 30 joints for nonlinear problems and 100 joints for all other analysis types. If you wish to run SAP2000 on your personal computer, you may request an evaluation version here

SAP2000 V15 Enhancements

New graphical user interface with tabbed windows.

New DirectX graphics.

Display and output of frame stresses.

Load optimization feature to determine the optimal loading scale factors to achieve goals and limits on displacement and force response throughout the structure.

National annexes for Eurocode 2-2004 concrete frame design for Singapore, Germany, and Portugal.

National annexes for Eurocode 3-2005 steel frame design for Singapore, Germany, and Portugal.

Hybrid steel frame section property.

Simple arc for tendon profile definition.

Updated API functionality.

Import of StruCAD*3D design parameters and wave acceleration loading.

Note that the Bridge module has been moved to the CSiBridge product with expanded features and capabilities. Basic moving-load analysis has been retained for non-bridge applications.

Other minor enhancements.

Saving files in SAP2000 when running on NEEShub:

The designed place to save model or output files in SAP2000 is one's personal NEEShub storage space. It is shown as H drive in the tool session. One can access the personal NEEShub storage space using either Webdev, Secure FTP softwares, or SynchroNEES.